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EMWD Celebrates Groundbreaking of Perris II Desalter

Perris II Reverse Osmosis Treatment Facility rendering.

Perris, CA (March 28, 2019) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) today celebrated the groundbreaking of its Perris II Reverse Osmosis Treatment Facility, which received nearly $50 million in grant funding to expand EMWD’s groundwater desalination program.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: EMWD to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Desalination Facility

What: Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) will host a groundbreaking event for its new Perris II Reverse Osmosis Treatment Facility on March 28, 2019, starting at 10 a.m. This will be EMWD’s third groundwater desalination facility and is funded by nearly $50 million in state and federal grant funding.

When: Thursday, March 28, 2019; 10 a.m.

Where: EMWD Desalination Complex; 29541 Murrieta Road, Menifee, CA 92586

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EMWD Poster Contest Voting Now Open

Water is life. Protect it! Poster.

Perris, CA (March 12, 2019) — Each year, Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) Education Program sponsors a poster contest for grade school students within its service area and the winners are submitted for consideration to be included in The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) annual Water Is Life calendar.

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EMWD Completes Lead Testing at Public Schools

EMWD lab testing for water contaminants.

Perris, CA (March 7, 2019) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has completed lead testing at all public schools within its service area and all schools are in compliance with public health standards set by the California Department of Drinking Water (DDW).

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EMWD Co-Sponsors Legislation as Part of Package to Promote Tax-Free Solution to Safe Drinking Water Needs

Clean water filling glass from kitchen tap.

Perris, CA (February 28, 2019) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), along with the California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA) and Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA), has introduced legislation that is part of a dual-approach to address safe drinking water needs of Californians.

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EMWD’s Groundwater Reliability Plus Initiative Boasts Sound Planning and Appropriate Investment

Water spout at groundwater pond.

Perris, CA (February 20, 2019) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) is proud to continue its investments in groundwater quality and sustainability through its Groundwater Reliability Plus (GWR Plus) initiative. GWR Plus is a comprehensive approach to groundwater management with the goal of continually improving the quality and quantity of water in our local groundwater basins.

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EMWD Board Elects Ronald Sullivan as President

Ronald Sullivan holds EMWD board of directors president plaque.

Perris, CA (January 16, 2019) — Ronald Sullivan, who represents the Perris and Menifee area, was selected as the new President of Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) Board of Directors on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.

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EMWD Announces 2018 Water Champion Award Recipient

Assemblywoman Caballero.

Perris, CA (November 21, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) today announced that Assemblywoman Anna Caballero was selected for its 2018 Water Champion Award in recognition of her efforts to address governance of failing water systems throughout California.

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EMWD Supports Proposition 3 Water Bond

Perris, CA (September 19, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) Board of Directors voted on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, to support the 2018 Water Bond that will appear on the November 6, 2018, ballot.

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EMWD Warns About Potential Scams

Fraud alert sign.

Perris, CA (September 6, 2018) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) encourages its customers to be aware of potential scams from companies promoting water quality testing or selling unnecessary water treatment systems.

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